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The mini-boardwalk at the furthest end of the hike. There used to be just paths, but those would be blown away by the wind. They had to make actual built-up structures, fastened with concrete and long metal supports deep into the ground, in order to have a solution that wouldn't erode.

They also build this boardwalk because people walking on the ground destroyed a thin layer of vegetation and soil. The strong winds removed that destroyed material and didn’t allow for the new soil and, hence, vegetation to be established before the next bunch of people came. This spot has some unique vegetation because of it’s unique conditions. To preserve this vegetation and still allow for people to visit this place, the board walk was build. The fine for stepping off the boardwalk is extremely large.